You Are Welcome Here.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey –
you are welcome here at First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Who we are
Open and Affirming
We welcome persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Accessible to All
We are committed to be physically and attitudinally welcoming of people with disabilities.
Committed to Social Justice
We are called to acts of witness, compassion, and empowerment to ensure justice for all.
News and Upcoming Events
Free Thanksgiving Meal
Sunday, November 26 | Carry-out or Delivery
First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) is offering 750 free Thanksgiving Day community meals of turkey, fixings, and pie.
Delivery or pick-up only. RSVP required; no walk-ins. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. If 750 meals are reserved, a waitlist will be started. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if meals are available. Deliveries to Madison, Monona, Fitchburg, or Middleton only.
Thanksgiving Meal Donations and Volunteers
Visit our Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer sign-ups below to see the opportunities and times available to volunteer, or items you can donate. The joy of this event is having everyone come together to share time, talents, treasures, or a combination of all three.
Fall Festival
Sunday, November 1 | 11 a.m. | Dining Room
Come and celebrate the fall season with First Cong friends and family on Sunday, November 1, after Worship. We’ll start with a warming chili and cornbread lunch (meat, vegetarian/vegan, and gluten-free options), apples galore, and a pie contest, after which we’ll all get to eat!
For the children, there will be face painting and music by David Landau.
Unplugged: Disconnecting From Online Distractions
Sunday, November 15 | 11 a.m. | Chapel
A family-friendly event promoting the well-being of all ages. A buffet lunch will be provided. No charge, but RSVP required.
Parallel Events:
Children will have lunch while enjoying a screening of “Toy Story 5”.
Adults and teens will hear from guest speaker Dr. Roxy Etta during lunch. Dr. Etta is a Child Development and Parenting State Specialist at the UW-Madison Division of Extension. She is a nationally recognized expert in child development and digital media and has spoken at conferences and events worldwide.
Empowering Community
The Stewardship Board has been thoughtful in seeing the needs of the community, the greater community, and the world, and are now calling on the community of First Congregational UCC members and friends to help support the Church in Empowering Community.
Empowering Community involves giving as we share our faith in the ultimate goodness and dignity of all.